Community Coordinator for the Emergency Operations and Enhanced Enforcement Division (EOD) Environmental Hazard Unit (EHU)

As a Community Coordinator in the Environmental Hazard Unit (EHU) at the New York City Department of Housing Preservation (HPD), your key responsibilities include issuing and reconciling XRF devices, coordinating the procurement of necessary supplies, performing leak tests, maintaining logs according to established protocols, and working closely with a team of supervisors and field inspectors to meet the community's needs effectively.

To qualify for the Community Coordinator role in the Emergency Operations and Enhanced Enforcement Division (EOD) at HPD, you need a baccalaureate degree with two years of community work experience, or a high school diploma with six years of relevant experience. It's essential to possess a valid New York State driver’s license, and you will be provided training in XRF Radiation Curriculum.

Essential skills for a Community Coordinator in the Environmental Hazard Unit (EHU) at HPD include strong organizational skills, effective communication abilities, problem-solving aptitude, and experience in community-centered activities. Familiarity with environmental safety protocols and the ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team are also highly valued.

The Community Coordinator plays a crucial role in addressing New York City’s housing challenges by ensuring compliance with safety regulations and supporting the identification of distressed buildings. By coordinating essential services and maintaining thorough communication, you contribute to creating safe and healthy living environments for residents.

Yes! As a Community Coordinator in the Environmental Hazard Unit (EHU) at HPD, you will receive training in the XRF Radiation Curriculum, ensuring that you have the necessary knowledge and skills to perform your duties effectively and safely.

Absolutely! When discussing your experience in community work, focus on specific projects or initiatives you've been involved in, highlighting your role, the skills you utilized, and the impact it had on the community. Providing measurable results or feedback from community members can strengthen your answer.

When answering this question, be genuine about your passion for community service and environmental safety. Mention how HPD's mission aligns with your values and how you see this role as an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives and promote housing stability.

Effective time management is critical. Describe your approach to prioritization, possibly through methods like creating to-do lists or utilizing project management tools. Provide an example of how you managed competing tasks in a past role to demonstrate your capability.

Successful communication with diverse stakeholders requires active listening, empathy, and adaptability. Discuss how you tailor your communication style to fit different audiences and provide an example of a time when you successfully engaged a diverse group.

When a conflict arises, I focus on open communication and collaboration. Explain your approach, such as mediating discussions, seeking common ground, and solutions. Providing a specific example of resolving a conflict can illustrate your conflict resolution skills.

Share an example that highlights your initiative, such as identifying an unmet need in your community, proposing a solution, and successfully implementing it. Demonstrating how your initiative led to positive outcomes will showcase your proactive mindset.

Familiarity with compliance regulations is crucial. Explain your understanding of relevant safety protocols, including specific regulations you’ve studied or adhered to in past roles. Show that you recognize the importance of compliance in ensuring community safety.

Emphasize the importance of accuracy and reliability in your record-keeping processes. Describe your methods for organizing records, double-checking data, and maintaining logs, illustrating with examples where necessary to reinforce your commitment to accuracy.

Discuss challenges such as the complexity of community needs or coordination among multiple departments. Share your proactive planning approach, demonstrating your ability to think ahead and develop strategies to overcome potential obstacles.

Community engagement is vital because it builds trust, fosters collaboration, and ensures that the needs of residents are met. Explain how engaging with the community helps identify issues, promote awareness, and ultimately leads to more effective programs and solutions.